Review It Yourself

Author and Historian Richard M. Jones returns to discuss his favourite Titanic film: Raise the Titanic (1980). Sean was disappointed.Rich and Sean then talk about Julian Fellowes Titanic (2012), modern-day 'sensationalist' Titanic documentaries and the identity of 'Jack the Ripper', Hunting Hitler and more.The second hour of the podcast delves into Richard's writing process and how he sometimes gets mistaken for a tour guide.Chapters:0:08 Introduction to Raise the Titanic9:30 The Music and Visuals22:08 Adaptations and Differences36:46 The Ethics of Raising the Titanic47:57 Inconsistencies and Trivia53:45 Missed Opportunities in Titanic Films54:42 Documentaries on the Titanic58:53 The Impact of Titanic Films1:01:25 Critique of Titanic 2012 Series1:04:39 Sensationalism in Modern Titanic Documentaries1:07:16 Writing and Researching Books1:17:30 Starting the Writing Journey1:43:29 The Role of Passion in Writing1:46:32 Promoting Your Work and EngagementThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

Richard M. Jones joins Sean to discuss his 2025 book 'The Titanic Fleet'; in which he explores all the ships involved in the Titanic disaster. Rich also talks about the other four books he has published this year alone and his older books.A book detailing all the ships connected with the Titanic disaster seems an obvious book to write, yet no-one had written it! Rich and Sean also discuss Titanic souvenirs, conspiracy theories about the ship, and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Titanic content.Chapters:1:51 The Titanic Fleet4:03 Richard's Writing and Publishing Process6:38 Titanic Research and Discoveries7:51 Richard's Personal Connections to Titanic History12:50 The Impact of Conspiracy Theories14:23 The Role of Media in Titanic's Legacy18:57 The Amount of Ships involved on 14th & 15th April 1912.22:47 The Aftermath of the Titanic Disaster29:48 The Forgotten Tragedies of the Sea35:46 Discussion of Titanic Films42:19 Exploring Historical Narratives48:06 The Role of History in Modern Context58:46 Upcoming Projects and Book Releases1:10:59 Closing Remarks and Future TalksThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

Will the trailer for Scream 7 (2026) sucker Sean and Sarah back into the Scream Franchise?Will they rekindle their love of horror films with the trailer for Primate (2026)?Listen in to find out!Chapters: 0:29 Scream 7 Trailer Reactions and Expectations7:58 Exploring Dark Tourism in Horror12:19 Primate and The Potential of Modern Horror16:47 The Search for Solid Films21:37 The Purge and Its Untapped Potential23:07 Closing Thoughts and FarewellThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

Military Historian, Author, and Battlefield Guide Paul Reed join Sean to discuss a BBC documentary that he took part in, Meet The Ancestors Series 5, Episode 3: The Forgotten Battlefield. The documentary details a group of amateur archaeologists called The Diggers, who discovered a complex trench system over 200 fallen soldiers, in the Ieper (Ypres) and Boesinghe (now Boezinge).In an act of what Paul describes as "rescue archaeology" the diggers and historians-including Paul himself, race against time to uncover as much as they can before the area is completely covered by the building of an industrial estate. Paul also talks about what happened after the cameras stopped rolling.From the educational remit of British television in the early 2000's, to the emergence of amateur archaeology, and World War One remembrance and myths, this episode has it all.Raised Questions:-Did you know the BBC made a rival programme to Channel Four's Time Team?-Why weren't professional archaeologists interested in World War One battlefields back in the early 2000's?-Why wouldn't The Diggers be allowed to do their work today?-Why does wood survive in Flanders Field?-Why is it important to show the reality of war in documentaries?Chapters:0:06 Welcome to Review It Yourself1:14 Revisiting The Forgotten Battlefield2:55 The Evolution of BBC Documentaries7:31 The Role of 'The Diggers'9:19 Post-War Reconstruction Challenges10:48 Discoveries Beneath the Surface13:53 Amateurs vs. Professionals in Archaeology15:28 The Significance of Archaeological Finds21:02 Understanding the Reality of War23:28 The Human Cost of Conflict30:15 The Reality of Identification34:59 Forgotten Events of the Past38:54 The Fog of War40:47 Officer Casualties and Leadership45:44 Findings from the Battlefield Trench47:45 Unearthing History56:34 The Weight of Remembrance1:01:20 Reflections on Loss1:06:21 The Reality of War1:08:09 Commemoration vs. Reality1:16:56 Modern Discoveries1:23:05 The Role of DNA1:28:58 The Future of Historical Narratives1:33:57 Sharing Knowledge and PassionThe Programme on BBC iPlayer (UK Only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074n0m/meet-the-ancestors-series-5-3-the-forgotten-battlefieldPaul's Podcast: Further Information can be found in Paul's podcast: The Old Front Line:-Battlefield Archaeology & Essex Farm Episode (3rd April 2020).-Forgotten Battlefield: The Reunion Episode (1st April 2023).The Old Front Line Website: https://oldfrontline.co.uk/Thanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

Sean and Fraser McCallum, Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, continue their Cold War discussion.Our Guest:https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though!Chapters:0:10 The Evolution of Airborne Weapons1:03 Scotland's Nuclear Dilemma2:20 Greenham Common and Women's Activism3:51 The Anxiety of Nuclear Threats5:20 Eisenhower and Churchill's Perspectives10:14 The Impact of Cold War Culture14:09 Remembering Cold War Conflicts19:38 The Falklands War and Its Legacy26:01 The Aftermath of Yugoslavia's Conflict27:29 Short Attention Spans in History31:14 The Depressing Continuity of Conflict35:21 Cultural Reflections on Cold War40:45 The Legacy of 'Threads'47:58 The Evolution of Cold War Cinema53:59 The Book as a Gateway to History55:08 Final Thoughts on Cold War LegacyThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum.A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British stand-point, this begins as a discussion of Fraser's book and rapidly becomes an in-depth, humorous and passionate discussion between two lads who love history.References:-The parade that Sean was talking about was the "Victory Celebration" Parade in London on 8th June 1946, which omitted the Polish Forces.-The Channel Four programme Sean was talking about was the 2010 documentary 'Bloody Foreigners: The Untold Battle of Britain'.Our Guest:https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though!Podcast Sting:Marv from Pods Like Us podcast. Find It Here: https://marvsmooth.podbean.com/Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:13 Labour Government and Idealism versus Reality5:32 Making History Accessible6:30 The Lack of books on Britain's role in the Cold War8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History9.40 A book with Winston Churchill and David Bowie0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:25 Historical Context and Modern Politics5:32 Making History Accessible8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History12:48 Did Churchill under-estimate Stalin?16:44 The Dilemma of Poland18:13 The Suez Crisis19:10 The Vietnam War and British Involvement23:45 The UK/US 'Special Relationship'25:20 The UK/USSR relationship-A Marriage of Convenience?42:09 Protests and Changing Attitudes44:15 The Cultural Impact of the Cold War50:23 Cinema and Cold War Narratives56:16 Reflections on History and Film59:00 The Evolution of Britain's Nuclear ArsenalThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

A classic episode as Sean, Clayton and Shawn dive into one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time: The Holiday (2006). Eyelid kissing, across-the-pond relationships and characters 'so English it hurts' combine to make this episode unmissable.Sean takes some time to teach Clayton and Shawn some chocolate-based English phrases.Who moved where, after the credits roll?Chapters:0:08 Christmas Special Introduction2:01 Jude Law's Charisma3:06 Love Actually vs. The Holiday9:10 Characters and Their Arcs12:37 Jack Black's Unexpected Charm21:53 Unrequited Love Reflections23:51 Iris's Transformation43:55 The Power of Friendship55:36 Emotional Climax of the Film1:12:09 Fluffy Christmas Movie Expectations1:16:13 Sweet Treats and Chocolate1:22:23 Wrapping Up the YearThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

This [film] is 87 minutes of awesome, pure awesome! My Love for this film is so strong!Doctor Erica Canela joins Sean to discuss nothing to do with history. Opting for something completely different, Erica guests to defend the incredibly montage-filled Rocky IV (1985).Chapters:0:04 Introduction to Rocky IV4:49 The Essence of Rocky IV30:24 The Stakes of the Fight41:34 Training Montage Showdown51:02 The Final Showdown58:30 Reflection and ConclusionThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021